The 43-year-old father-of-three, who has lost a reported 28lbs to play AIDS victim Ron Woodroof in upcoming movie Dallas Buyers Club, looked swamped in his smart three-piece suit and overcoat as he picked up an award for best supporting actor for his comedic roles in Bernie and Magic Mike.

During his acceptance speech, the actor said: "Tonight I'm here because I did work that you liked. It feels good, I was able to humble myself to who these guys were. They're both outsiders. I had a ball diving into their obsessions."

McConaughey was joined by Jessica Chastain, Rachel Weisz, James Gandolfini and Michael Shannon at the ceremony and dinner held at the Crimson Club.